九年级英语每周阅读训练(2016.04.04-4.10)

九年级英语每周阅读训练(2016.04.04-4.10)How kids get along with parentsA survey shows US kids argue with their parents. 美国孩子是如何跟父母相处的？What is one thing that would help parents understand their kids better? More than 8,000 US kids answered this question in an online poll (投票) by Time for Kids and KidsH.Many US kids two out of three said they get along with their parents. But that doesnt mean they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. And two out of five kids said arguments sometimes even include shouting at each other.“Its certainly normal to disagree and argue,” says DArcy Lyness, an American child psychologist (心理学家). “But its also important to learn how to do so respectfully (尊重地). Be patient. Dont use a raised, angry voice.”And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents some times. Many said they lie so they would not get in trouble or disappoint (使失望) their parents. According to Lyness, lying isnt just wrong. It can actually have bad results. Telling the truth builds trust (信任).Telling the truth, says Lyness, shows maturity (成熟). But older kids actually lie more often than younger ones. Kids ages 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close and not getting along as well with their parents.According to Lyness, those feelings are not uncommon. As kids become more independent (独立的), they have more areas of disagreement with their parents. But it doesnt have to be that way. “Kids and parents get along differently at each stage of the journey,” she says. “As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to change.”1. What can we learn from Paragraphs 2-3?A. Few kids argue with their parents.B. Most kids get along with their parents.C. Its normal for kids to shout at their parents.D. To respect each other means having no arguments.2. Why do some kids lie to their parents?A. They are afraid of getting into trouble.B. They are disappointed with their parents.C. They dont think lying is wrong.D. They dont trust their parents.3. According to the second to last paragraph, older kids _.A. seldom lie to their parentsB. have more fun in lifeC. feel less close to their parentsD. dont love their parents much4. Whats the purpose of this article?A. To explain the best ways for parents and kids to communicate.B. To explain the reason why kids tell lies to their parents.C. To stop disagreements between parents and kids.D. To help parents and kids better understand each other.Dolphins: please leave us aloneSwimming with a dolphin may harm the animal. 不要轻易打扰海豚休息哦！Swimming in the water of Hawaiis Big Island is a fun experience. But it can be more exciting if there are dolphins swimming around and jumping out of the sea too. For many people, it would be a wonderful dream to swim with these lovely animals! However, this may not be good for dolphins. They may get hurt because of human interaction (互动).Dolphins are active and usually look for food at night. In the day, they like to rest in shallow bays (浅湾). Many people think the dolphins are awake during the day as they swim. But when they sleep they rest half of their brain and keep the other half awake to breathe, so they may be sleeping even when theyre swimming in the water.From 2010 to 2013, spinner dolphins (飞旋海豚) off of Hawaiis Big Island were exposed to human activities more than 82 percent of the time, according to Julian Tyne, a researcher at Australias Murdoch University.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says disturbing the animals in their near-shore habitat could force them to swim to less favorable places, putting them at risk of attack by sharks and other animals.More over, when people are around, dolphins become more active. Thus, they cant get enough sleep. “Disturbing their resting behaviors can actually affect their long term health and the health of the dolphin population,” Ann Garrett of NOAAs National Marine Fisheries Service told the Associated Press.As a result, the NOAA wants to make rules to help protect the dolphins.For example, the agency (机构) may ban swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins. Or they may stop people from swimming in shallow bays when the dolphins are resting. Tour operators must also be taught to watch for signs to know when the dolphins are in their resting state.1. Which of the following about dolphins is NOT true?A. They spend most of their time sleeping at night.B. They like to stay in shallow bays during the day.C. They keep half of their brain awake while sleeping.D. They may be sleeping even when theyre swimming.2. When dolphins are disturbed in their near-shore habitat, they _.A. would swim to a crowded placeB. could move closer to sharksC. could become less activeD. could likely sleep longer3. Which activity is against the rules?A. Swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins.B. Swimming in bays where the dolphins live.C. Making signs that show the dolphins resting state.D. Making signs that show where the dolphins are.4. What does the article mainly talk about?A. What habits dolphins have.B. What spinner dolphins are.C. How the animals live in the sea.D. How to protect dolphins near the shore.Poor but wealthy at heartThere was once an old man. He had a daughter. She was so beautiful, and a lot of young men from all over the town were attracted to her.The old man asked his daughter: “What kind of man do you want to be your husband?” His daughter said: “Dear father, my future husband can be poor but should also be a wealthy man.”“How could that be?” thought the father. But anyway, he announced that his daughter was ready for marriage.Many men stood outside the girls home. The old man came out and said: “Gentlemen, those who think they are qualified, please come forward and tell me your qualifications!”uA few well-dressed men came forward and said: “We are rich men. We have gold, silk and fur.” Next came five young men with jewelry boxes. “You will be a wealthy person if you choose one of us to be your husband,” they said.The girl just smiled.Then came a plainly dressed young man. The old man asked: “Young man, you look so poor. What can you offer my daughter?”“My wealth is always with me,” said the young man. “I can make tables and chairs within an hour. I can also put up a tent for you.”The girl smiled.The young man continued: “I can cook too.I can cook delicious meals. However, I do not have much money. But, with my pair of hands, I do have a whole life of wealth.”“You are my husband,” said the girl. “You have a pair of precious hands.”Share your thoughts:Hardworking hands bring wealth. And happiness comes from within, not money or status.Words in focus:1. attract v. feel romantically interested in sb.I guess it was his eyes that attracted me first.2. wealthy adj. richHes a very wealthy man.3. qualified adj. having particular skills, etc.Im not qualified to give advice on such matters.4. precious adj. important, valuableEach life is precious.Think about:1. What is the tone of the speaker?A. orderB. questionC. state2. Daniel, _ play with the mobile phone while youre walking in the street. (2015 Yancheng, Jiangsu)A. dont B. doesntC. wont D. cantChoose the answer:1. According to the first three paragraphs, _.A. the girl was born into a very rich familyB. the man wanted his daughter to marry a rich manC. the man didnt understand his daughters ideaD. the man and his daughter didnt get along well2. What do the well-dressed men think their qualification is?A. Good looks.B. Huge wealth.C. Good education.D. Kind hearts.3. The girl chose the plainly dressed man because _.A. he can put up a tent for her fatherB. he was hardworking in many fieldsC. she liked a talkative manD. she wanted a man to help her family4. What does the story want to tell us?A. Its not easy to choose a partner.B. Wealthy men are usually lazy.C. Hard work brings wealth and happiness.D. Parents care about their childrens marriage.任务型阅读一篇Nowadays more and more people in the world are getting fatter. (1) In the past 25 years, the number of the people with obesity (肥胖症) in Europe has grown fast. Experts say that it has a lot to do with eating habits.Our eating habits are very important for good health. (2) Most of us prefer eating sweets and ice cream to eating meat and rice. Sweets and ice cream are not bad for us if we eat them at the end of a meal. If we eat them before a meal, they may take away our appetite (食欲).Its important for us to eat our meal at the same time each day. When we feel worried or excited, we may not want to ea